Late Night Group Clash Leaves Three Injured In Cuttack During Poll

Reportedly a clash broke out between two factions of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), leaving at least three persons injured in Choudwar area of Cuttack district on February 20.

According to the reports, the incident occurred at Sardarkharda under Badasamatrapur gram panchayat (GP) in Choudwar police jurisdiction. The polling in Badasamatrapur GP is going to be held tomorrow in the fourth phase and the last day of campaign according to the SEC’s model code of conduct was yesterday.

The report further added that the two persons from one group visited the area at night and were questioned by other group members about the reason. Soon a scuffle broke out as other persons joined in. Three persons suffered head injuries in the clash and were rushed to a hospital in Cuttack.

Later, one group lodged a complaint at Chowdwar police station. The police rushed to the area and inquired into the matter.